Types of Applicants
Admission requirements and deadlines for submitting admissions materials depend in large part upon which type of applicant you are. The list below comprises all of the categories of applicants that we consider for admission to the University of Tennessee. Please select the category you feel best applies to you to reveal more information about your application process.
- Freshman Applicants - High school students and graduates.
- Transfer Students - Students who have graduated from high school and have been or are currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
- International Students - Students not born in the United States and who are not US Citizens or who are Permanent Residents.
- Readmission Applicants - Students who have completed at least 1 semester at UT in Knoxville.
- Non-degree and Visiting Students - Students who want to take classes at UT without seeking a degree or who attend other institutions.
- Re-entry Students - Students who have been out of school for three or more years or who have had a three year break in their college education.
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»Go ahead, we'll make it easy for you— apply online! Before you begin this process, however, we strongly recommend that you read the information pertaining to your applicant type.
» Special circumstances? We give you the opportunity to enclose (with your application) an optional personal statement addressing special circumstances that high school transcripts do not reflect. You may also choose to include a resume or list of activities.